Fan Fiction
This story has been set to a rating of PG. Age verification is required to proceed.
Laid Up: Another Season 3 – Chapter 26C
Login to add story to favorites
(52 votes, average: 3.62 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this post.
Loading ...
“Yeah, I’ve got it. What should I say?”
“Don’t tell him we asked,” Bette said quickly. “Tell him you miss seeing him at work and want to know if he wants to hang out.”
“Okay.” Ju-Ju picked up her bagpack and pulled her cell phone out of one of the small front pockets.
“Figure out a way to find out where he is. That’s the important thing. We want to know where he is.”
The receptionist flipped open her phone and pushed for Josh’s number. The phone rang several times and then it was answered.
“Hello?”
“Josh?”
“Yeah.”
“Hey, it’s Ju-Ju from work. I haven’t heard from you. Are you okay?”
“I’m fine,” Josh said suspiciously.
“Do you wanna get together when I get off work? I’m dying for Chinese Buffet.”
“I can’t.”
“Oh, okay. Wanna do something else?”
“No, I’m busy.”
“You sound weird to me. What’s going on?”
“Nothing. I’ve gotta go, Ju-Ju.”
“What about tomorrow?”
“No,” he whined.
“You don’t like me anymore? It’s not my fault you don’t work here. Man, I thought we were more than work friends.”
Josh didn’t want to make Ju-Ju feel bad. “No, we’re friends. I like you. I’m just not around right now.”
“Oh, where are you? Big Bear?”
“Why are you asking me that?”
“You’re not around?” she said as a question that sounded more like ‘You’re not around, duh?’ “Don’t be so weird, dude.”
“Look, if anyone asks you, you don’t know where I am. Don’t tell them I’m up here, all right?”
“Okay.” Ju-Ju nodded at Bette and Tina. “I won’t tell anyone. So you wanna like get together when you get back?”
“Yeah, sure.”
“Great. I guess I’ll do the buffet alone, but I’ll talk to you later. Bye, Josh.” She hesitated and then said, “Have fun.”
“Okay, bye.” Josh hung up.
Ju-Ju closed her phone. “I only told him to have fun cause it would have sounded really weird if I didn’t.”
Bette smiled. ‘Weird,’ was apparently Ju-Ju’s favorite word. “We understand.”
“Now, we have to fig-uh out how to get there.”
Comments
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
i am once again left speechless at your incredible ability to weave a tale. i actually yelped in excitement when Angie was safe but at the same time, believe it or not, felt somewhat sorry for Josh. only your writing could evoke that somewhat schizophrenic sympathy.I’m also a bit worried at the introduction of Jodi into the story but hope that after all that we’ve been through with Bette and Tina to date, she will not pose a threat to their relationship.as for all of the other characters and their stories, i am finding them entertaining and interesting as well which is not usually the case when reading as i’m pretty much just a Tina/Bette fan. this again, is testimony to your ability to ability to entertain.thanks again for the story and the time and effort that must be involved. looking forward as always to reading more.
WOW. you put so much into this everyone was weitten about. Could have done without Jodie tho. thanks
I’ve spent the past two days reading the whole thing, and honestly? It’s great. Really, really great. The characters are well written and adhere to canon, your reweaving of the events of Season 3 into this alternative version is not only really well done, but in my mind — preferable. As for the Jodi issue, if she’s like every other non-core character in your work (herself, but changed), I’ll be very happy to see where that goes. I do wonder, though, moments after Bette is reunited with Tina and her baby for the first time in weeks, she wanders off to talk to Jodi? That seems a little… I don’t know, inhuman? But, hey, if that’s my only complaint in 26 chapters, consider it an amazing feat. I’m a huge Danish fan, and I’m happy to see you keeping the love alive. Would love to see more of that relationship in your writing, but generally I think the chapters are fairly good about being even with their time. You’re prolific. Are you really spitting out this much in three days? Because if so, that’s incredible. I mean, really, really exceptional. Thanks for writing this, it’s a great read, and I can’t wait to see more of it.
more sharmeeeeeen!!! pleasee!!..excellent chap, so glad angie’s ok, hope you post soon
Thank goodness Angelica is safe. I’m glad Boden was there. Um, not too excited about Jodi showing up in this story :). Can’t wait for the celebration…hope everyone gets a little ‘private celebration’ time :wink:. You’ve really spoiled us this last week Portia. Thanks for this wonderful fic and don’t be gone too long :)
Nice way to weave Jodi and Big Bear into the story – and loved that Bette denied ‘gush’ing. Great stuff, Portia.
Bette better mess up of jodi!! yeah for angie being okay… now it’s time for the port-kennards to get on with their lives. tina needs to finish her rehab.i wonder what else steph. did what else is she hiding??? great update!!:)
Ahhhh… I can breathe now. That was tense, but Baby A is safe, finally! I’m so glad there was a third person there and Boden clocked that whining maggot Josh. Although, I think Bette would have ripped him apart eventually anyway. Hels is leaving, which is a shame, but her heart’s somewhere else… So! Ol’ Steph’s about to get her comeuppance, big time. I hope Peter gets his money back, as well as his furniture. I’m dreading the stuff coming out that was on that list of hers. Girl needs help, if she can survive prison. This was so good, I can’t wait for the next post. thanks Portia.
glad angie is ok…can’t wait for shane to get home and face the wrath of carmen…things need to change